Syria's new leaders ask UN to stay, ICRC works to reunite families amid ongoing displacement.

Syria's new leaders have asked the UN refugee agency to stay, promising security for their operations. The ICRC is working to help families find their missing loved ones, with over 35,000 cases reported since the conflict began 13 years ago. Tens of thousands of Syrians, mainly Shia Muslims, have fled to Lebanon, fearing persecution despite assurances of safety from the new Damascus regime. The ICRC has opened hotlines to aid in reuniting families.

December 13, 2024
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